Why do most jeans have yellow stitching?

Yellow stitching on jeans has a long history. It started as a practical choice for durability in workwear. Over time, this golden thread became a recognizable design feature. It transitioned from functional necessity to a symbol of rebellion and cool. Today, it remains a classic element in denim fashion worldwide, including in India.

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Indian-origin teen Jiya Jadhav named National Junior Firefighter of the Year 2025 in US

Seventeen-year-old Jiya Jadhav, an Indian-origin student from New York, has been named the 2025 National Junior Firefighter of the Year by the NVFC. Her exceptional dedication, leadership, and commitment to public safety through the New Hyde Park Junior Fire Department earned her this prestigious honor, highlighting the significant contributions of young volunteers.

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How much protein is too much protein?

​​For decades, fat was the villain. Then carbohydrates took the fall. Now, in the great macronutrient war, protein stands as the unchallenged victor. Supermarket shelves are filled with “high-protein” bars, yogurts, cereals, and even water, all promising leaner, stronger, healthier bodies. But does protein really deserve its halo? Or have we taken a biological truth…

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W Champaran tribals threaten poll boycott over lack of roads & bridges

Tribal villages in Bettiah, bordering the Valmiki Tiger Reserve, face severe underdevelopment with unpaved roads and treacherous river crossings. Residents, cut off for months during monsoons, are boycotting assembly elections due to unfulfilled promises of basic infrastructure like bridges and electricity. Despite appeals from the SP, villagers remain resolute in their decision.

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Office rent growth: Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai see 4.3% YoY rise; leasing activity set to hit 50 mn sq ft

India’s prime office markets in Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai are experiencing robust growth, with rents rising by an average of 4.3% year-on-year. Leasing activity is projected to hit a record 50 million sq ft in 2025, driven by Global Capability Centres and IT services. This surge underscores India’s increasing significance as a global business hub,…

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